Kikuchi disease-associated Mollaret meningitis with MEFV gene mutation successfully treated with colchicine
Hideo Handa,
Atsuhiko Sugiyama,
Hitoshi Kubosawa
et al.
Abstract:Background: This case report aims to present a case of Mollaret meningitis caused by Kikuchi disease, an uncommon benign inflammatory disorder, thereby highlighting a novel etiology for Mollaret meningitis. Additionally, it discusses colchicine as a new potential treatment option for Kikuchi disease.
Case presentation: A 41-year-old Japanese woman presented with fever and headache. She had nuchal rigidity and bilateral cervical lymphadenopathies. Her past medical history included multiple episodes of aseptic m… Show more
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